Celebration of the 80th Independence Day of India at the Consulate General of India, St. Petersburg.

Consulate General of India, St. Petersburg, is pleased to announce the celebration of the 80th Independence Day of India on Saturday, 15 August 2026, at the Consulate premises (35 Ryleeva Street, St. Petersburg).

The celebrations will commence at 09:30 AM, with the Ceremonial Flag Hoisting at 10:00 Hrs, followed by the reading of the Hon'ble President of India's Address to the Nation and a cultural programme. The occasion will commemorate India's remarkable journey over eight decades of independence and provide an opportunity for members of the Indian community and friends of India to come together in a spirit of unity, patriotism, and celebration.

As part of the Independence Day celebrations marking this historic milestone, the Consulate will also organize a Bharat Ko Janiye (BKJ) Quiz on 6 August 2026 at 1600 Hrs at the Consulate premises, focusing on India's Independence Movement. The winners of the quiz will be felicitated during the Independence Day celebrations on 15 August 2026.

Entry to the event will be strictly on the basis of prior registration.

Registration

Interested participants are requested to register online through the Google Form available at:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXHEnkFzGbr4aB6O2xaw38-747TVgeJlYr5SiydIp4C8lK1w/viewform?usp=header

The registration link will also be available on the Consulate's website from 6 August to 13 August 2026 (until 5:00 PM).

Each participant, including children, must be registered separately to facilitate entry and security arrangements.

Registered participants are requested to arrive well in advance of the Flag Hoisting Ceremony to complete the necessary security formalities and ensure timely entry into the Consulate premises.

The Consulate General of India warmly invites members of the Indian community and friends of India in St. Petersburg to join in commemorating this historic milestone and celebrate the enduring ideals of freedom, democracy, and unity that continue to inspire the nation.